Lionel Hampton(American Musician)

Date of Birth:

April 20, 1908

Date of Death:

August 31, 2002

Nationality:

American

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Lionel Leo Hampton , was an American jazz vibraphonist, percussionist, bandleader and actor. Like Red Norvo, he was one of the first jazz vibraphone players. Hampton ranks among the great names in jazz history, having worked with a who's who of jazz musicians, from Benny Goodman and Buddy Rich to Charlie Parker and Quincy Jones.